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Peter Matz

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Regional (US), 1997]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1992]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Composer
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1963]
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1963]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1963]
Dance Music
 
[Broadway, 1962]
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1961]
Musical Director
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Orchestrator
 
[Broadway, 1958]
Dance Music Arranger
Dance Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Rehearsal Pianist
Vocal Music Arranger
Dance Music Arranger

Writing

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Orchestration

Peter Matz, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Orchestration

Peter Matz, Grand Hotel

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Conductor and Musical Director

Peter Matz, No Strings

News


Cabaret Roundup: November 17-23- Melissa Errico, Mandy Gonzales & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 17, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Melissa Errico, a new work by William Finn, Mandy Gonzales singing Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.
Melissa Errico, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more. 
Best Cabaret in November 2025: Margaret Cho, Shoshana Bean, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 1, 2025

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points. See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret and comedy live in an intimate venue
Two Musical Premieres and More Set for King’s Head Theatre 2026 Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

King’s Head Theatre has announced its Spring 2026 season, running January–August. Highlights include Levi Kreis’s new musical Already Perfect, Abigail Thorn in Blink, Patrick Wilde’s What’s Wrong with Angry?, and the world premiere of Harry Shearer’s Here Comes J. Edgar – A Musical Comedy. Tickets are on sale now.
Cabaret Roundup: Fall 2025- Lea Salonga, Shoshana Bean, Margaret Cho and More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 16, 2025

Get tickets to some of the hottest shows in NYC for Fall 2025 before they sell out! We scoured the fall listings for can’t-miss events you’ll want to get your tickets to way, way in advance: Halloween-themed treats, standup, Broadway stars & more
Melissa Errico Sets Live Dates with Julian Ovenden, Alec Baldwin, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Tony Award-nominated performer Melissa Errico has announced a wide array of upcoming shows from Sondheim in the City at the Princeton Festival on June 8 to The Fitzgeralds with Alec Baldwin in East Hampton, NY on August 16 and beyond.
Melissa Errico To Return To 54 Below With A Tribute To Streisand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway and cabaret star Melissa Errico in the fall with a tribute to Barbra Streisand. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator!
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 21, 2024

Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Producer Si Litvinoff Passes Away at 93
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 7, 2023

Si Litvinoff, the visionary producer whose foresight in cinema art led to perennial classics such as Stanley Kubrick's “A Clockwork Orange,” Nicolas Roeg's “Walkabout”, 'The Man Who Fell to Earth,' starring David Bowie, and more passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. He was 93.    
BWW CD Review: Nicolas King Reigns With ACT ONE
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 13, 2020

With his twenty-five year CD retrospective, Nicolas King gives music lovers a glimpse of the greatness due to come with his next quarter of a century.
BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Sam Harris
by Nicholas Adler - Nov 22, 2020

Sam Harris is known for his amazing vocal ability. He has now added author to his many talents and what a great time to catch up with his work, including a new show which is set to debut on December 3!
BWW Feature: Chick Singer - My Memories of Nancy LaMott
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 16, 2020

With so many gifted cabaret artists to populate today's nightclubs, Stephen Mosher takes some time out to remember Nancy LaMott, one of the talented artists from the past.
BWW CD Review: AN EVENING WITH JENNIFER ROBERTS Should Be A Daily Indulgence
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 15, 2020

With her MAC Award-nominated debut CD, Jennifer Roberts makes the bold statement that she is here. Here's hoping she stays.
VIDEO: Elaine Paige Reflects on Being A Part of a 'Renaissance' of British Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2019

Britain's first lady of musical theatre Elaine Paige is downunder this winter, with three more concerts coming up in Australia. Below, watch as she stops by Studio 10 to chat about creating some of theatres most iconic roles, and reflects on being back in Sydney!
Elaine Paige Announces Australian Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018

Britain's first lady of musical theatre Elaine Paige has announced an 8-date series of concerts downunder this October, which will see her perform songs from her illustrious career alongside an array of her favourite tracks by contemporary songwriters.
BWW Interview: Marcia Seligson Responsibly Reviving REPRISE
by Gil Kaan - Jun 12, 2018

Los Angeles theatre lovers will see the welcomed return of the singularly entertaining Reprise productions, rebooted appropriately as REPRISE 2.0. Headed, as before, by producing artistic director Marcia Seligson, REPRISE 2.0 has already announced their first season, beginning June 20, 2018 with SWEET CHARITY, VICTOR, VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL. Marcia availed herself from her multi-tasking REPRISE 2.0 duties to chat with me.
Carmen Cusack and Laura Bell Bundy Announced for REPRISE 2.0's Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

Casting is announced for two REPRISE 2.0 productions with two Tony Award leading actress nominees: Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde - Tony Nomination, Hairspray, Anger Management) is to play Charity in Sweet Charity, directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall from June 20 to July 1, and Carmen Cusack (Bright Star - Tony Nomination, Wicked) is to play Victoria Grant in Victor/Victoria directed by Richard Israel and choreographed by John Todd from September 5 to 16 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.
BWW Review: In GRAND HOTEL, Berlin's Celebration of Decadent Luxury Fails To See The Horrors Ahead
by Michael Dale - Mar 25, 2018

Though the songwriting team of Robert Wright and George Forrest is best remembered by Broadway enthusiasts for adapting the music of Edvard Grieg into SONG OF NORWAY and similarly using the melodies of Alexander Borodin to create their score for KISMET, their greatest success came when director/choreographer Tommy Tune took interest in a musical of theirs that fizzled into obscurity on its way to Broadway, then known as AT THE GRAND.
REPRISE 2.0 Season Starts with SWEET CHARITY Directed By Kathleen Marshall; VICTOR/VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL to Follow
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2018

REPRISE 2.0 is now announced, presenting a season of three classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, by Marcia Seligson, Producing Artistic Director of the new performing arts organization.  REPRISE 2.0 is partnering with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT), chaired by Brian Kite. 
Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye To Celebrate Her 90th Birthday At Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Julie Musbach - Feb 16, 2018

Back by popular demand, the legendary Marilyn Maye returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only-Friday, March 23 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 24 (8 p.m.). In this special evening celebrating her 90th birthday, Ms. Maye will perform selections from the Great American Songbook and share anecdotes from her legendary career! Tickets for Marilyn Maye range in price from $41.25-$75 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Peter Matz written?

Peter Matz has written 2 shows including If Memory Serves (Music), The Gorey Details (Music).

What awards has Peter Matz been nominated for?

Peter Matz has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Orchestration at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" and "Grand Hotel." Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Conductor and Musical Director at the Tony Awards for his work on "No Strings."

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